Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) vs Perplexity Computer
How the two compare on price, platforms, what they can act on and how they ask before acting. Facts come from each agent's sources page.
| Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) | Perplexity Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Perplexity | |
| Cheapest paid plan | $19.99/month (Google AI Pro, US price) | $17/month when billed annually (Pro) |
| Free tier | No (requires Google AI Pro or Ultra; skills work without a subscription) | Yes: eligible non paying US accounts can try Computer on the web with included turns before adding credits; the pricing page lists Computer access under Pro and Max |
| Platforms | WebAndroidiOSmacOS | WebmacOSWindowsLinuxiOSAndroidSlackMicrosoft 365Email |
| Can act on | EmailCalendarFilesBrowserShoppingDocs and spreadsheets | BrowserEmailCalendarFilesCodeMessagesIntegrations |
| Approval model | Gemini is designed to ask for review and confirmation before sending communications, modifying data, making purchases, submitting web forms and signing in with Google, and it asks for confirmation before every task that involves web browsing. Google notes it can perform bulk actions on private Google Tasks without confirmation, and a schedule that runs while the user is offline may not be stoppable. | Connector tools can be set to Always ask, so the user approves a single action, allows the tool for the thread or denies it; Automations can pause for review before consequential actions, and Portable Computer asks permission before sending device content to the cloud. |
| Launched | May 19, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Last update | Oct 13, 2026: Tasks start from a Chat and Task toggle in the main chat | Oct 5, 2026: Automations, inline visualizations, and GPT-6.1 Sol |
See sources on the Gemini Spark (Tasks in Gemini) and Perplexity Computer pages.
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